2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
The 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, potentially affecting up to 67,330 vehicles.
Recall 20V214000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 63,175 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially...
Consequence: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's...
View full details →Recall 18V525000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 4,155 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado, and Business Class M2 vehicles. During manufacturing, the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-783.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA.
Safety Rating for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
sb9815 Paint Fin — STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin 9815- Paint Finish Standards
sb31034 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
sb31034 Towing ProceduresB
sb54202 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sb54202 Rerouting the DDEC IV Relative-Humidity-Sensor Harness
sb01102 — ENGINE
Retrofitting Trelleborg Engine Mounts for EPA07 and Newer
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA (current)
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2020 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2021 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER MT — 39 total complaints